Manufacturing Interns - On site
Location: Mission, Texas, USA
Come build your career.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Manufacturing Intern, you'll be part of our Mission team working as an on-site employee. Our paid internship program typically runs 10 to 12 weeks and offers valuable insight into the manufacturing environment, with potential pathways to future full-time career opportunities at Stanley Black & Decker.
You'll get the Opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience with a leading manufacturer of power tools.
Engineering
- Shadow experienced engineers to gain practical insight into manufacturing processes, equipment, and facility systems.
- Assist with engineering calculations, data collection, and analysis to support plant operations and improvement initiatives.
- Support troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility utilities.
Continuous Improvement
- Assist engineering and operations teams with process optimization, efficiency improvements, and reliability initiatives.
- Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flows.
- Collect and analyze production and equipment data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Quality
- Support quality initiatives by assisting with inspections, data tracking, and problem-solving activities.
- Help monitor product and process quality metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to quality issues.
- Support documentation and compliance activities related to quality standards and procedures.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Junior or Senior standing required.
- Interest in manufacturing, engineering, quality, or continuous improvement areas.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with quality systems, process improvement methods, or manufacturing operations is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software is a plus.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
The Details:
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic
We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You'll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
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